Meet the Adorable Quail Running Around Alchemist Farm
December 5, 2019We check in with Franchesca Duval from the humane Northern California farm and find out why quail can be a perfect addition to your homestead.
How Do You Grow Microgreens? We Ask An Advocate
November 21, 2019The couple behind an operation called On The Grow produces 40 types of microgreens from a 20-foot trailer. They talk about varieties, taste and tips.
Get to Know the Droughtmaster Cattle Breed
October 21, 2019Developed by breeders in 1930s Australia, Droughtmaster cattle thrive in extreme conditions to produce high-quality beef.
Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Silkie Chicken Breed
July 24, 2019The Silkie is a bantam breed with a long history used mainly as an exhibition or pet chicken. Silkies are very broody and make wonderful surrogate hatchers.
Historic Henhouse: What Were the Best Chicken Breeds a Century Ago?
May 7, 2019Before hybrid broilers and superlayers, authors of poultry books in the early 1900s recommended some chicken breeds that are still prevalent today.
Can You Pasture Pigs With Other Livestock Animals?
May 6, 2019With enough land and time to dedicate to doing it right, co-pasturing animals such as chicken, goats and cattle with pigs is possible.
4 Uncommon Goat Breeds Perfect for Hobby Farms
April 22, 2019Some of these goat breeds have striking looks, some are great dairy breeds, some are quite small and others are docile so make good companions.
Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Wyandotte Chicken Breed
April 19, 2019The Wyandotte is a hardy dual-purpose bird with loose, fluffy feathering that lends to its round shape.
Poultry Profiles: Get to Know the Plymouth Rock Chicken Breed
March 20, 2019The Plymouth Rock is a versatile heritage-poultry breed, ideal for eggs, meat, temperament, mothering and appearance. Here’s all you need to know.
5 Unusual Livestock Breeds to Consider Raising
March 8, 2019If livestock breeds such as cattle, goats and sheep aren’t enough for your small farm, venture into some of these more unusual animals.
